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Soho Theatre construction to finish by late September, council says
Developers Wilmott Dixon appear to have overcome a series of construction challenges that saw the much-awaited venue's opening pushed back one year to February 2025 The post Soho Theatre construction to finish by late September, council says appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Gradual decrease in noise complaints to council
The number of noise complaints sent to Waltham Forest Council dropped from 696 in 2021 to 533 last year The post Gradual decrease in noise complaints to council appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Man found with home-made bomb jailed
Ricky Anderson was sentenced to five years in prison and also given a five year serious crime prevention order The post Man found with home-made bomb jailed appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Cost of reopening Woodford road bridge said to be ‘over £25m’
The bridge was closed by Redbridge Council in July 2023 because of safety concerns The post Cost of reopening Woodford road bridge said to be ‘over £25m’ appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Hall claims Khan ‘underperformed’ in City Hall election
The defeated Tory candidate lost to the Labour mayor by a record 275,000 votes The post Hall claims Khan ‘underperformed’ in City Hall election appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Leytonstone film editor celebrates BAFTA TV award win
Zeb Achonu edited Channel 5 documentary White Nanny Black Child, which won the Specialist Factual category last night The post Leytonstone film editor celebrates BAFTA TV award win appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
‘Carbon negative’ Walthamstow Village development wins architectural award
The Arbour, a development of ten two-storey homes just off Orford Road in Walthamstow, won for 'pushing the boundaries of sustainable design' The post ‘Carbon negative’ Walthamstow Village development wins architectural award appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Teen rushed to hospital after Leyton Jubilee Park stabbing
A 17-year-old boy was found with stab injuries on Friday evening The post Teen rushed to hospital after Leyton Jubilee Park stabbing appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
No ‘plan B’ for Khan if he’d lost City Hall election
Khan was re-elected with 43.8% of the vote, while Hall came second with 32.7% The post No ‘plan B’ for Khan if he’d lost City Hall election appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Khan plays down UK economic growth figures
GDP grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of this year The post Khan plays down UK economic growth figures appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Sadiq Khan handed 3.9% pay rise
Khan’s annual pay rise was not linked to him being re-elected for a third term The post Sadiq Khan handed 3.9% pay rise appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Gary Stone looks at the history of Epping High Street
Then and Now: local historian Gary Stone compares photographs of Epping High Street from the 1950s and today.
Missing heavily pregnant woman last seen in Marylebone area
Police are appealing to find a heavily pregnant woman who is missing in London and may be sleeping rough.
The London Postcode that could make you a millionaire
Looking to become a millionaire? Then take a look at these London areas and postcodes that could make you a millionaire.
NYX Holborn bottomless brunch: A staple to London
Step into the vibrant world of NYX Hotel, where bottomless brunch isn't just a meal, it's an experience.
Brentwood Art Festival returns with events throughout June
Festival of art to hit high streets throughout June with the return of the popular Brentwood Art Trail
Leyton primary teacher nominated for prestigious education award
Allen Tsui, a computing teacher at Leyton’s Willow Brook Primary School Academy, is up for the Primary Curriculum Leader of the Year award The post Leyton primary teacher nominated for prestigious education award appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Gary Stone on the lime trees in Ranger's Road, Chingford
Then and Now: Local historian Gary Stone, looks a the lime trees on Ranger's Road, Chingford and quashes a rumour why they were planted.
London Victoria station evacuated after fire alarm activated
A major London train station has been evacuated after a fire alarm alert.
Review: Walthamstow Community Production’s Annie
At Woodside Primary Academy on 23rd and 24th March, a motley crew of talented school kids and adults put on a spectacular immersive production of the classic American musical Annie The post Review: Walthamstow Community Production’s Annie appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....